Moving a license to a new computer

[Guest]

Hi

I would just like to know what the terms of use cover in terms of moving
Windows XP Pro to a new computer. I bought a Laptop a few years ago with
which came with Windows XP Pro (This was preinstalled and activated) but the
Pc has now stopped working. I have built a new PC and would like to know if I
can install the CD of Windows XP Pro on this new machine or whether I require
a new copy.

If this is possible what is the process with activation as surely windows
will identify the Key as being used before? -

 

[Carey Frisch [MVP]]

A preinstalled OEM version of Windows XP is
non-transferable to a different computer. Only
a conventional "Retail Version" of Windows XP
may be transferred to a different computer.

--
Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows - Shell/User
Microsoft Community Newsgroups
news://msnews.microsoft.com/

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| Hi
|
| I would just like to know what the terms of use cover in terms of moving
| Windows XP Pro to a new computer. I bought a Laptop a few years ago with
| which came with Windows XP Pro (This was preinstalled and activated) but the
| Pc has now stopped working. I have built a new PC and would like to know if I
| can install the CD of Windows XP Pro on this new machine or whether I require
| a new copy.
|
| If this is possible what is the process with activation as surely windows
| will identify the Key as being used before? -